2015 Annual Report.pdf

The 2015 Annual Report of the Orange County District Attorney's Office highlights the office's innovative and results-oriented approach to criminal prosecution, crime prevention, and community engagement. Key achievements include:

Combating illicit narcotics trafficking through the Orange County Drug Task Force, which made more arrests for narcotics sales than any other law enforcement entity in the county.
Successfully prosecuting public benefits fraud cases, with 112 cases brought involving over $1 million in fraud, resulting in significant cost savings.
Implementing community prosecution initiatives, such as the Narcotics Eviction Program and the SMART Program to reduce truancy.
Receiving awards for public service announcements, including an anti-gun crime campaign and an anti-sexual abuse initiative.
Achieving a 96% felony conviction rate, with 804 felony filings and 763 dispositions.
Instituting the Conviction Integrity Program to review claims of actual innocence and ensure ethical prosecution practices.

The report also highlights significant cases, including convictions for attempted murder, manslaughter, and murder, and recognizes the office's statewide reputation for excellence, with the District Attorney selected as Third Vice President of the District Attorneys Association of the State of New York.